A flash flood emergency has been declared for parts of southwest Allegheny County and northern Washington County, following record-breaking rainfall that exceeded 4 inches, leading to severe flooding in Pennsylvania, particularly south of Pittsburgh. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh reported ongoing water rescues in vehicles and homes, highlighting the extreme danger posed to the affected areas. Residents have been urged not to attempt driving through floodwaters amid the ongoing heavy rain, which has also necessitated evacuations and further water rescues.
A flash flood emergency was issued around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday evening after record-breaking rainfall inundated the region. https://t.co/sSLjtDbo1Q
A flash flood emergency was issued for parts of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday evening after record-breaking rainfall inundated the region. https://t.co/MpAUrZFE2I
Heavy rain has been ongoing in Pennsylvania, leading to severe flooding, and in some areas evacuations & water rescue - this south of Pittsburgh. Do not try to drive through flood waters! #PAwx https://t.co/Yu1ivHRVHr
We have issued a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for part of southwest Allegheny County and northern Washington County where greater than 4" of rain has fallen. Water rescues in vehicles and homes are ongoing. This is an extremely dangerous situation for locations in the highlighted area. https://t.co/psPvOkPxsB
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY expanded. https://t.co/uCwt4Z0oax